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Celebration of Life announced for Vicki Sims

Posted at 7:59 PM, Jun 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-19 19:59:43-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A Celebration of Life will be held for the 75-year-old volunteer and activist, Vicki Sims on June 26.

The event will take place at 2 p.m. at Bradley's Pond in Tallahassee, 9002 Bradley Road.

The public is welcome and the Sims family requests attendees wear masks.

Sims and Oluwatoyin Salau were both reported missing and later found dead in a double homicide Saturday night, June 15.

The Tallahassee AARP said about Sims, “Vicki worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others – as a dedicated advocate for older Americans; a committed volunteer for AARP, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend and other community causes; a devoted mother and grandmother; and a passionate, fully engaged citizen, helping our nation to achieve its highest ideals.”

Aaron Lee Glee, Jr. has been arrested and charged for their murders.